5-year-old girl dies after allegedly thrown into river by uncle
KOTA TINGGI: Police have arrested a 37-year-old man on suspicion of throwing his 5-year-old niece into a river, causing her death, in Kampung Padang, Tanjung Sedili, today.
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Kota Tinggi after allegedly throwing his 5-year-old niece into a river, resulting in her death, in Tanjung Sedili. The incident occurred at around 9.30am today, according to District Police Chief Superintendent Yusof Othman. The suspect was apprehended after police received a report about the incident. He is said to have chased a 40-year-old man with a parang after throwing the child into the river.
Upon receiving information, a team from the Kuala Sedili police station went to the scene, where they encountered resistance during the arrest, leading to an injury to a police officer. However, the suspect was eventually apprehended. An assistant medical officer at the scene confirmed the child's death, and her body will be sent to Kota Tinggi Hospital for an autopsy. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.
The suspect, who is believed to have mental health issues, is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
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